Boys Don't Cry (1999) - IMDb IMDb 18 January 2017 5:37 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Female-born Teena Brandon adopts his male identity of Brandon Teena and attempts to find himself and love in Nebraska. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence.

a list of 42 titles created 20 Aug 2012 a list of 39 titles created 15 Jun 2014 a list of 30 titles created 07 Jun 2015 a list of 24 titles created 9 months ago a list of 27 titles created 4 days ago Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 47 wins & 37 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline Based on actual events. Brandon Teena is the popular new guy in a tiny Nebraska town. He hangs out with the guys, drinking, cussing, and bumper surfing, and he charms the young women, who've never met a more sensitive and considerate young man. Life is good for Brandon, now that he's one of the guys and dating hometown beauty Lana; however, he's forgotten to mention one important detail.

It's not that he's wanted in another town for GTA and other assorted crimes, but that Brandon Teena was actually born a woman named Teena Brandon. When his best friends make this discovery, Brandon's life is ripped apart. Written by Zhe A true story about finding the courage to be yourself. Genres: Biography | Crime | Drama | Romance Motion Picture Rating ( MPAA ) Rated R for violence including an intense brutal rape scene, sexuality, language and drug use | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 31 March 2000 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Take It Like a Man See more » Filming Locations: $73,720 (USA) (8 October 1999) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia None of the people's names were changed, except for Candace. The real-life person she was based on was called Lisa Lambert. See more » Goofs October 27, 1993 fell on a Wednesday, not a Friday. See more » Quotes John Lotter : Shut up, you fucking pervert. Are you a girl or are you not? ARE YOU A GIRL OR ARE YOU NOT?

Tom Nissen : There's an easy way to fix this problem. Brandon : Fuck you! You stay the fuck away from me! See more » Crazy Credits A special thanks to all of the transmen and butch dykes who helped, advised and auditioned for this project and supported the process of bringing this story to the screen. See more » Connections Published by Almo Music Corp. as administrator for Gypsy Boy Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Courtesy of The Charlatans WOW! One of the most powerful films EVER! 18 April 2000 | by reedis-2 (BC CANADA) – See all my reviews For a movie to be able to start off a "little" (emphasis on little) slow, and turn into a spectacle of both amazing acting, directing, and an amazing script is not only a rarity, but is almost unheard of. "Boys Don't Cry" is one of the most powerful films that I have ever seen. Ms. Hilary Swank embraced her character with open arms, and turned him into a hero. A incredibly hard task, considering a "few minor 'glitches'".

The fact that this movie is based upon a true story only emphasizes the themes it is trying to portray. As a human race, it only makes sense that we should strive to accept our originality and differences, and celebrate them, rather than diminish them, and look upon them as being "bad". This movie is one that gives the audience the "complete package", and not just a pretty actress or soundtrack. As an all encompassing film, "Boys Don't Cry" is brilliant. 36 of 49 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Hilary Swank - Biography - IMDb Hilary Swank Biography Showing all 80 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (54) | Personal Quotes (17) | Salary (2) Overview (3) 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Bio (1) Hilary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Judith Kay (Clough), a secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard and was also a traveling salesman.

Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and Scottish. During her early childhood, her family moved to Spokane, Washington, and when she was six, to Bellingham, Washington. Hilary was discovered as a child by producer Suzy Sachs , who coached her in acting. When she was nine years old, she starred in her first play as "Mowgli" in "The Jungle Book". She began to appear regularly in local theater and school plays. She went to school in Bellingham, where she lived with her family, until she was 16. She competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington State championships in swimming; she ranked 5th in the state in all-around gymnastics (which would come in handy for starring in The Next Karate Kid (1994) years later). In 1990, Hilary and her mother moved to Los Angeles, where she enrolled in South Pasadena High School, and started acting professionally. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) but The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she got the part competing against hundreds of other actresses, was her breakout role.

Ever since then, she has been much in demand and has worked non-stop in movies. She won the Best Actress Oscar for playing "Brandon Teena" in Boys Don't Cry (1999). In addition to the Oscar, Hilary won the Golden Globe Award for "Best Actress in a Drama" and "Best Actress" prizes from The New York Film Critics, The Los Angeles Film Critics, The Chicago Film Critics and The Broadcast Film Critics Association. She also won the "Breakthrough Performance" prize from The National Board of Review. Hilary then appeared in supporting roles opposite Cate Blanchett and Keanu Reeves in Sam Raimi 's The Gift (2000) and opposite Al Pacino and Robin Williams in Christopher Nolan 's Insomnia (2002). Hilary then starred as "Alice Paul" in HBO's Iron Jawed Angels (2004), which told the story of the women's suffragist movement and she was honored with both SAG and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in this film.

In 2004, Hilary starred opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman as the title character in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby (2004); the story of a young woman's quest to realize her dream of becoming a professional boxer. For this performance, she was honored with her second Academy Award for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" and has garnered "Best Actress" prizes from the National Society of Film Critics, the Screen Actors Guild, The Broadcast Film Critics, and a Golden Globe for "Best Lead Actress in a Drama". Hilary Swank is the third youngest woman in history to win two Academy Awards for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role". She subsequently had a supporting role opposite Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett in Brian De Palma 's The Black Dahlia (2006), starred in Freedom Writers (2007), the true story of Long Beach schoolteacher, Erin Gruwell , The Reaping (2007) for Warner Brothers, and reunited with her Freedom Writers (2007) writer/director, Richard LaGravenese , starring in the film adaptation of Cecelia Ahern 's novel, P.S.

I Love You (2007). An aficionado for anything that involves the outdoors, she enjoys: sky diving, river rafting and skiing. - IMDb Mini Biography By: kdhaisch@aol.com Spouse (1) ( 28 September 1997 - 1 November 2007) (divorced) Trade Mark (2) Frequently portrays women who attempt to achieve their goals in life despite the odds and obstacles that get in their way. Her characters often go through an immidate or slow transformation in either appearance or skills. Trivia (54) Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2000, 2004 and 2005. Cut off all of her hair and lived as a boy for a month to prepare her for her role as Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry (1999). She won the lead role of Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry (1999) after hundreds of other actresses had been considered and rejected over the course of three years. She told director Kimberly Peirce that, like her character, she was also 21 and hailed from Lincoln, Nebraska.

But she was fibbing, and when Peirce later confronted her with the lies, she winningly responded: "But that's what Brandon would do.". Has been acting professionally since she was age 16. Has a parrot and a cat named Tallinn. Competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington state championships in swimming; ranked fifth in the state in all-around gymnastics. Discovered as a young child actor by producer Suzy Sachs . Met her ex-husband Chad Lowe on set of Quiet Days in Hollywood (1997), married after 5-month relationship. Mother Judy Swank moved with her to Los Angeles at age 16, where, impoverished for a while, they lived out of their car. Earned $75 a day for the drama movie Boys Don't Cry (1999). Auditioned for the role of Lucy Hatcher on the television series The Practice (1997), which went to Marla Sokoloff . Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was born in California, to a family of Mexican ancestry (with Spanish and Native American roots).

Her other ancestry is English and German, with smaller amounts of Northern Irish (Scots-Irish), Swiss-German, Dutch, Scottish and Welsh. Her patrilineal line traces back to Balthasar Swank, who was born in Wuerttemberg, Germany, c. 1716. Her paternal grandmother was born in England. Hilary's 20th birthday party was a 1974 themed party and was held in Hollywood at The Crush Bar. She and husband moved into a 4-story brownstone home in Greenwich Village (New York City) they bought for $4 million. [June 2002] Ex-sister-in-law of Rob Lowe and makeup artist Sheryl Berkoff . Although she was naturally athletic from high school, she totally changed physically to play Maggie in Million Dollar Baby (2004). She gained nearly 20 pounds, becoming so buff that her former clothes are still too small for her. Attended Santa Monica College. Is the first woman to receive an Academy Award in a role as a boxer. Is the third youngest actress to receive two Best Actress Academy Awards. Luise Rainer and Jodie Foster were the first and second, respectively.

Joined Vivien Leigh , Helen Hayes and Luise Rainer as the only actresses with a perfect track record at the Oscars: Two nominations and two wins. (January 15, 2005) Fined NZ$200 (AUD$190) for bringing undeclared fruit into New Zealand. She was found with an apple and orange at New Zealand's Auckland International Airport. She has since contested the fine. Grew up in Bellingham, Washington, where she went to Sehome High School. Both of her Oscar-winning roles required huge physical changes. Though she's known for her dramatic work, she starred in several sitcom pilots for CBS that never amounted to much. Has two dogs: Karoo, a Corgi/Jack Russell mix, and Lucky, a German Shepherd/Labarador Retriever mix. Announced that she and her husband Chad Lowe are separating after 8 years of marriage. [January 2006] Her performance as Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry (1999) is ranked #83 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).

Replaced Sandra Bullock as Maggie Fitzgerald in Million Dollar Baby (2004) after Bullock dropped out for other commitments. Formerly a vegetarian. Studies acting with Larry Moss . Received a cut on the forehead during filming a scene of her movie P.S. I Love You (2007). She had to be brought to a hospital and received several stitches. [November 2006] Awarded an Emery Award for her role as Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry (1999). [November 2006] For a few weeks before Boys Don't Cry (1999) began filming, she went out in public dressed as a boy. Many were fooled by the disguise. Was declared #6 on the show "Hollywood's Ten Best Beauty to Beast" transformations for the way she looked in Boys Don't Cry (1999). Three other actresses on the list were nominated for Oscars for their movies and two won: Charlize Theron ( Monster (2003)), Halle Berry ( Monster's Ball (2001)) and Salma Hayek ( Frida (2002)).

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on January 8, 2007. Made her film debut in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Considers herself a spiritual person, although she isn't member of an organized religion. Her longtime companion has been her agent, John Campisi , since December 2006. Born to Stephen Swank, a Air National Guard officer, and his then wife Judy Swank , née Clough, a secretary and dancer, she has a brother, Dan. Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2008 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was suggested in the Worst Actress category for her performances in the films P.S. I Love You (2007) and The Reaping (2007). She failed to receive a nomination however. As of 2013, she is only one of 6 actors who have a 2-0 winning record when nominated for an acting Oscar.

The others are Luise Rainer for The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and The Good Earth (1937); Vivien Leigh for Gone with the Wind (1939) and A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Helen Hayes for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) and Airport (1970); Kevin Spacey for The Usual Suspects (1995) and American Beauty (1999); and Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012). Campaigned for the role of Christine Collins in Changeling (2008), but lost the role to Angelina Jolie . Attended South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California. Each time Hilary Swank has won an Academy Award, Annette Bening was nominated in the same category. Was considered for the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! (2001), but Nicole Kidman , who went on to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance, was cast instead.

Got the role of Madeline Linscott in the crime drama The Black Dahlia (2006) after Eva Green turned down. Was originally cast as Rachel in Something Borrowed (2011), but after dropping out of the project, Ginnifer Goodwin was cast instead. Best friends with actress Mariska Hargitay . Took boxing lessons at Gleason's Gym in New York City, in anticipation of her lead role as the female boxer in Clint Eastwood 's film Million Dollar Baby (2004) (original title "Rope Burns"), which was scheduled to begin filming in Los Angeles, California in June 2004. [April 2004] Was the 117th actress to receive an Academy Award; she won the Best Actress Oscar for Boys Don't Cry (1999) at The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) on March 26, 2000. She was signed on for two years but was fired from Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) after only doing 16 episodes in 1998.

She was later thankful because she was able to go for her role in Boys Don't Cry (1999); winning her first Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role just two years later. Broke off her engagement to Rubén Torres in early June 2016. Is one of 11 actresses who won the Best Actress Oscar for a move that also won the Best Picture Oscar (she won for Million Dollar Baby (2004)). The others are Claudette Colbert for It Happened One Night (1934), Luise Rainer for The Great Ziegfeld (1936), Vivien Leigh for Gone with the Wind (1939), Greer Garson for Mrs. Miniver (1942), Louise Fletcher for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Diane Keaton for Annie Hall (1977), Shirley MacLaine for Terms of Endearment (1983), Jessica Tandy for Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Jodie Foster for The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Gwyneth Paltrow for Shakespeare in Love (1998).

Announced her engagement to her boyfriend of 8 months Rubén Torres on March 21, 2016. Personal Quotes (17) [2005 Academy Awards acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Leading Role] I don't know what I did in this life to deserve all this. I'm just a girl from a trailer park who had a dream. I never thought this would ever happen, let alone be nominated. And a working actor, for that matter. And now, this. I thank the Academy. I'm eternally grateful for this great honor. I would also like to acknowledge my fellow nominees, Annette, Imelda, Kate, and Catalina, your work inspires me beyond words. I am going to start by thanking my husband because I'd like to think I learned from past mistakes. Chad, you're my everything. Thank you for your support. It means the world. I would never be standing here if it weren't for the -- each and every one of the brilliant people I had surrounding me, supporting me and believing in me. Tom Rosenberg , Gary Lucchesi , thank you for sending me this most marvelous script. You will never know how grateful I am.

Paul Haggis , for writing this beautiful script. Our other producers extraordinaire: Albert S. Ruddy (Al Ruddy), Clint, Rob Lorenz ( Robert Lorenz ). Phyllis Huffman , our casting director. My trainers, Grant Roberts and Hector Roca , you pushed me further than I ever thought I could push myself up to that last pound, actually to that last ounce. I thank you. My sparring partners who were so patient. And everyone at Gleason's. Well, the ever-amazing Morgan Freeman . Tom Stern , our cinematographer, you are brilliant. Joel Cox , our editor, you're amazing. You know? I'm going to thank my mom for believing in me from the beginning. My dad, for his support. My agents, Josh Lieberman , Tony Lipp, Kelly Tiffan, John Campisi. Jason Weinberg , my manager (You can't do that. I haven't gotten to Clint yet! I saved him for the end) Karl Austen ( Karl R. Austen ), Jeff Bernstein, my lawyers. And then Clint. Clint Eastwood . Thank you for allowing me to go on this journey with you. Thank you for believing in me.

You're my "macushla" Thank you. Warner brothers, as well. And you know what? Wait! Troy Nankin , my best friend and publicist. Thank you! [Newsweek magazine] My most annoying question is "Hilary, are you ever going to play a pretty girl?". [on playing Annie Sullivan] I think when you're playing a real character you have an extra responsibility to do it really right, so because of that, I do extensive research. I really try and figure out the person inside and out. I read the lines, but I read in-between the lines and try and find the qualities in that person that makes them human and I hopefully try and bring that out in what I do. [Woman's World, July 19, 2005] I cut coupons, love specials and believe in buying toilet paper and toothpaste in bulk. It's just who I am. [on working as an actor] I've realized that as an actor you have to just keep working really hard and studying your craft.

I think I thought maybe things would be easier after the first Academy Award, that I would get better job opportunities, but then you really realize that there's not a whole lot of great quality out there, for women especially. It's not just something that women say; it's the truth. Because of that I had to be specific about not just doing something that I didn't want to do, but I also needed to pay my bills. I didn't do job after job after job. I would do a job and then still keep working on acting, whether it would be reading a play - something that's inspiring - with a bunch of actors, hearing it, studying, reading books about acting, and watching actors. I think it's an ever-evolving craft. And I think it's something that you always need to work at. [on getting rejected for roles] I have to say that I didn't ever really see it as rejection, per se, and I don't know why.

I guess if I saw it as rejection, then I would allow myself time to focus on something that seemed negative, instead of realizing, "I have an audition tomorrow," and I was auditioning a lot, and, "If I focus on why I didn't get that, then I'm not going to be able to be present and work on this." At that time, it was easier for me to let go of the past and just move on. Although there were so many times when it didn't mean I didn't get depressed if I didn't get something that I really wanted. I mean, I'm human, and I absolutely would get bummed out, especially if I worked really hard on something, and it came right down to me and someone else. But I'd try to get feedback. Was there something that I could have done differently? Was it something I can work on the future for the next job? And try to gain a positive from it? And sometimes it wasn't anything I'd done. It was just the blue-eyed girl looked better with the brown-eyed boy. You can't change that; you can't control that. [on giving advice to beginning actors] You need to study and work on your craft.

If you're not prepared when that dream audition comes, you are not going to get that opportunity. To me, the definition of success is when opportunity meets preparation. So I really recommend that actors always work on their craft and their skills. Obviously, you can't make a living doing that, but you can get a lot of joy from it and learn and be inspired by the people you're working with and by your teachers and by the material. As long as you're still being inspired by it, you're going to find joy. Then hopefully the role will come along. I just want every actor to know to keep chipping away at it. [on boxing] At the beginning, it's not like I didn't like boxing. I just didn't think about boxing, I didn't even really have an opinion about it. And when I heard about it, I just thought, "What is the thing about hitting someone and wanting to get hit?". The whole thing eluded me, but then, you know what? Like anything else in life, when you have to dive into something deeper, you gain respect for it because you learn about it in different ways than you ever would expect.

What I realized when I learned more about boxing is that it is so much more than just the physical aspect of it. Obviously, the physical aspect of it is huge, but it is such an unbelievably mental challenge. There's such an art to boxing, it's like a great game of chess. When you're in the ring, you're one with your opponent. Everything goes silent and it's you and that person. You hear your breath. You hear the other person. And as you try to figure out their strength and weakness, you're learning about your own strength and weaknesses. And each person that you spar or fight with, their strength and weakness brings out new strength and weakness in yourself. And the second you think, "I have this person," and get cocky, you can lose and you usually do. It's a great analogy to life. You have to remain humble and have respect for the other person. [on trying to achieve your goals] As in life, your mind can be the hugest obstacle or tool, depending on how you choose to use it.

And I find that a lot of people who are successful in life say, "I can do this, and I will do this." Their minds don't get in their way; whereas people who wake up and say, "Oh, I can't," their mind is in their way, and it's going to stop them from doing what they need to do to achieve their dream. [on what's important in a relationship] I think that if you can grow together, you'll stay together. The most important qualities in making a relationship work are a blend of three ingredients: communication, respect and believing in another person. I've been with my husband for over twelve years. That's what made our relationship work. We have a mutual respect, the communication is key and believing in one another makes you feel like you can do anything! You see these incredible bodies in Africa that are all muscle. They're running to hunt in these tribes. And you think, 'How does the body look like that?' But if you're utilizing your body, you recognize it is a machine and it can be capable of whatever you need it to be. Every day when I look at my pets, I know they're thankful I've adopted them.

I'm just as thankful they've adopted me. Life is about family. You have to be there for your people. Without that, hat's the point? You can change your fate. You can sit back, or you can go after your life and all that you want it to be. I don't say to my agent "Find me powerhouse roles." But I like to dive into things that scare the crap out of me. I'm completely drawn to those people who, against all odds, persevere. And when you don't have fictional licence, it's an added challenge, because you've got this enormous responsibility to portray someone's life in a way that does them justice. I usually die in my movies. I don't live to see the credits. Well, my boyfriend's son is 6 years old and you wonder at what age should you should stop walking around nude. But he doesn't look twice; he doesn't think about it yet. I just toss and turn too much when I sleep, and if I'm in clothes, I get all twisted up.

Salary (2) The Oscar Nerd: Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry Hilary Swank received a semi-surprise Academy Award for playing Brandon Teena, a brutally murdered transgendered teen in Kimberly Peirce's first movie, Boys Don't Cry. Although it was Swank who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama, Annette Bening was expected to take home the Oscar for her performance in the smash hit American Beauty. I cannot find a sensible reason for this upset besides the simple fact that this was one of the rare occasions that the Academy voted for what they found the best performance of the year. I must also add that Boys Don't Cry didn't do that well in terms of Oscar nominations. The only other nomination was for Chloe Sevigny who, in my opinion, might have deserved to win (more than the actual winner, that's for sure), but I somehow believe that Lana was the central character besides Brandon and she was leading as well.

Also, I believe the movie was cheated out of nominations for both Best Picture and Original Screenplay (I know it was a very rich year, but this movie was way better than American Beauty or The Cider House Rules). I also admire Kimberly Peirce's unshowy, but sharp and confident direction that really builds up all the tension until the horrifying ending with the help of a very strong and talented cast. That cast includes Hilary Swank who, as you know, is not, ahhem, one of my favorite actresses as I find her performances overly affected and her performances are rarely honest, in my opinion. She's so desperate to gain your attention and your sympathy and she's actually quite skilful at that: she all does it under the disguise of 'subtlety'. And yet in Boys Don't Cry, she couldn't be any more different: she portrays Brandon's fears and desperation with brutal honesty and as a result, we get an incredibly mysterious and haunting performance that reveals its secrets in the course of the film, but it takes an effort from the viewer as well. Many people compare Hilary Swank's case to Sally Field who also (unexpectedly) took home two Oscars for Best Actress after some time on television.

I suppose people at the time must have been surprised that actresses with such backgrounds can be so thrilling in a serious feautre film. However, I feel that all the comparisions end at this point: the actresses couldn't be any more different from one another, in their approach to characters and the audience (and Sally will receive that third nomination very soon so that two out of two thing won't apply, either). The character of Brandon Teena was Swank's ultimate chance to prove herself to Hollywood and moviegoers after being fired from Beverly Hills, 90210. Although it could have been a showy fuck you to the team of Aaron Spelling with the label 'I can do better than you', instead Swank played Brandon with fierce honestly and courage as if she had nothing to lose. Her bravery and dedication to this character was exactly what this movie needed. Since Brandon was a mystery, the ego of a huge star would have ruined the performance entirely. If anyone wanted to display her skills in this part, she would have failed miserably because Brandon's personality was all about concealing herself.

For me, this performance was mainly effective because of all those repressed emotions of Brandon were so wonderfully communicated by Swank and that creates really disturbing tension that helped the movie have this very dark tone. Also, this is why I believe some people might be turned off by this performance. It doesn't grab you in a traditional sense, there aren't many actressy scenes, it just leaves you confused and incredibly disturbed. However, I'd never say that Hilary's performance made this movie overly depressing. On the contrary, the passion and sometimes playfulness that she displays on the screen provide us with rare moments of comfort and harmony. Naturally, the most tender moments of the film are the ones between Brandon and Lana, where the two actresses work together exceptionally. Their relationship is not the earth-shattering romance one would expect in a movie, it's just these two people together, naturally, without much fuss. Their moments emphasise the romance instead of sex, even though that's a part of it as well (which is handled delicately by both actresses). Hilary also handles the technical part of this performance wonderfully, nailing the accent, the faked deep voice.

The physical transformation is almost frightening (no wonder people thought that Brandon was Hilary's brother) and you see that it's coming naturally. The Brandon/Teena personalities could be confusing to the viewer and yet it becomes the most clear thing for the viewer as Hilary totally identified with how Brandon saw himself. Still, the most shocking and disturbing parts of Swank's performance come in the end, when Brandon's secret is revealed to her environment, leading to torture, suffering and ultimately, the violent death of Brandon. The cool guy image that he built for himself is gone and he becomes a broken down, raped and abandoned woman (something he was terrified of). Teena being raped is one of the most terrifying scenes I've ever. Even in this very tough scenes, Hilary was able to keep as subtle as she was from the very beginning. One of the earlier scenes feautre a humiliated Teena looking into the eyes of Brandon, which is a revelatory moment just as much for the audiene as it is for him. And when you'd start to think that it couldn't get better, Hilary takes it a step further when Teena is examined after the rape.

All the shame and humiliation that she displays without much dialogue is just unbelievably wrenching and it's also a powerful and shocking reminder of human cruelty (it's funny that in about 45 seconds she reveals more about rape than The Accused in two hours). All this leads to an unforgettable final scene of Hilary, which is also such an effortless and beautifully played revision of that whole character: all the longing for a better life on his face before he's shot to death makes the ending hurt deeply. Hilary plays with your emotions and manipulates them, but she does so as a result flawless acting and her shocking honesty, not tactics in acting, which was probably the hardest part of this role. In short, Hilary Swank gives a devastating and harrowing performance as Brandon Teena that stays with you long after you watched the film. Swank's work here is unaffected, honest and she's not as deseperate to please the audience as she's later in her career. Her fierceness is exactly what was needed with a character whose layerss had to be revealed slowly and carefully. And thanks to Hilary's harrowing characterisation, Boys Don't Cry becomes the masterpiece that it indeed is. What do you think?

iTunes Movie Of the Week: BOYS DON'T CRY, Starring Hilary Swank (1999) | Blog | Fox Searchlight iTunes Movie Of the Week: BOYS DON'T CRY, Starring Hilary Swank (1999) Cameron Cook July 21, 2010 Hilary Swank won her first Academy Award for her portrayal of Brandon Teena, an enchanting newcomer to the small rural community of Falls City, Nebraska. Women adored him and almost everyone who met this charismatic stranger was drawn to his charming innocence. But Falls City's hottest date and truest friend had one secret: he wasn't the person people thought he was. From the middle of America emerged an extraordinary double life, a complicated love story and a crime that would shatter the heartland. Purchase BOYS DON'T CRY Now (Continued from above) Back home in Lincoln just seventy-five miles away, Brandon Teena was a different person caught up in a personal crisis that had haunted him his entire life.

Like many young people, he made costly mistakes and when he inadvertently trespassed between his new love Lana (Chloe Sevigny - "Big Love," ZODIAC) and her reckless friend John (Peter Sarsgaard - AN EDUCATION, GARDEN STATE), the mystery unraveled into violence. In a single, short life Brandon Teena was at once a dashing lover and a trapped outsider, both an impoverished nobody and a flamboyant dreamer, a daring thief and the tragic victim of an unjust crime. BOYS DON'T CRY explores the contradictions of American youth and identity through the true life and death of Brandon Teena. What emerges from a dust-cloud of mayhem, desire and murder is the story of a young American drifter searching for love, a sense of self and a place to call home. In addition to her Oscar, Swank also won a Golden Globe for "Best Actress." Chloë Sevigny was nominated for both an Oscar and Golden Globe for "Best Supporting Actress" for her role as Lana Tisdel. The film won a total of 43 awards and 27 award nominations.

Swank went on to win a second Academy Award for MILLION DOLLAR BABY in 2004 and will soon star in Fox Searchlight's CONVICTION , which opens in select theatres October 15th. Roger Ebert listed BOYS DON'T CRY as one of his five best films of 1999, stating "This could have been a clinical Movie of the Week, but instead it's a sad song about a free spirit who tried to fly a little too close to the flame," and Janet Maslin of The New York Times gave the film four out of four stars. Excerpts From Reviews (via Rotten Tomatoes , where it scored 88% overall - 90% among top critics, and Metacritic, where it achieved "universal acclaim" with a metascore of 86) "A haunting, superbly made film." - Jonathan Foreman, New York Post "Scorches the screen like a prairie fire." - J. Hoberman, Village Voice "Stunning." - Elvis Mitchell, The New York Times "Swank is a revelation. By the end, her Brandon/Teena is beyond male or female.

It's as if we were simply glimpsing the character's soul, in all its yearning and conflicted beauty." - Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly "An exceptional - and exceptionally disturbing - film from a first-time director and writer (with Andy Bienen) named Kimberly Pierce. Unflinching, uncompromising, made with complete conviction and rare skill." - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times "Driven by performances of such luminous humanity that they break your heart.  Stephen Hunter, Washington Post "One of the best films of the year." - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "In Cold Blood, Badlands, The Executioner's Song, and now, joining those grisly milestones on the heartland hit list, and every bit their equal, is Boys Don't Cry." - Jay Carr, Boston Globe Hillary Swank Net Worth - biography, quotes, wiki, assets, cars, homes and more Hillary Swank Net Worth About Quotes Trivia Born on: 30th Jul 74 Born in: United States Marital status: Divorced Occupation: Actress Hillary Swank is a noted American film actress. She has won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice in her career.

Her first foray into films was as a sidekick in Buffy the Vampire Slayer which was released in 1992. A couple of years later she earned critical acclaim for her role in the movie The Next Karate Kid. However, the film was a box office failure. She had to wait for seven long years for a film that will change her fortunes dramatically. Her role as Teena Brandon in Boys Don't Cry was a huge success and fetcher her first Academy Award. After this, there was no looking back. For an actress who has two Oscars under her belt, she does not get a lot of attention in the press. But there was widespread speculation that Hillary got a pittance for her role in Boys Don't Cry. In various articles in the media suggested that she got a mere $3000 for her role in the ultra low-budget film. However, this amount is much disputed by many. Her exact fee for the later movies is not exactly known but she is definitely not one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood by any standards. However, she has good earnings from endorsements and in 2008 Hillary replaced Lindsay Lohan as the new face of Jill Stuart's fashion line.

Hillary was given this offer as she is very well respected in the movie industry and a bit older than Lindsay. Though Hillary Swank may not be one of the popular actresses around, she is revered for her charitable work. She has forged a partnership with Iams Home in 2009 to save the huge number of homeless pets around the world. In 2007 she partnered with Pantene for their "Beautiful Lengths Campaign" which encourages people to donate hair to create wigs for women who have lost their hair in the battle with cancer. In the same year Ms Swank bought a huge palatial home for her at Pacific Palisades in California at a whopping cost of $5,800,058. In 2009 she also bought a $3.5 million swanky two-bedroom apartment in New York. Ms Swank was born in Lincoln but at the age of 16 she moved to LA to fulfill her dreams of becoming an actress. Before she acted in Boys Don't Cry she has established herself as an actress in many TV series. In 1997 she married actor Chad Lowe but the couple divorced in 2006.

Actually they got separated in Jan 2006 and after 4 -5 months they formally divorced. As per last reports, Hillary has been dating her agent, John Campisi. Though her parents are divorced, both of them fully support her decision to join films. In fact, this was the sole reason why Swank moved in to LA with her mother. "I don't think people should have boundaries put on them, by themselves or society or another gender, because it's our birthright to experience life in whatever way we feel best suits us." "I had teachers who I could tell didn't want to be there. And I just couldn't get inspired by someone who didn't want to be there." "To me, working out is literally like eating a meal or drinking water or breathing." "My relaxation has always been my animals - going to the dog park with them, going to the beach." "Growing up in a lower-income family, you don't have the resources to make ends meet and you have to find creative ways to get by." She was named one of "People" magazines 50 Most Beautiful People in 2000, 2004 and 2005.

She won the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Actress in the film Boys Dont Cry in 1999. She won the Best Actress Oscar and Golden Globe, for her role as female boxer in Clint Eastwoods 2004 film Million Dollar Baby. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 8, 2007. She made her film acting debut playing a small role in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Family & relationships Hillary Swank Estates and Homes (2) Pacific Palisades Home The Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank owns the 6,700sqft Spanish-style, Mediterranean home. According to records, the mansion was built in 1928 and renovated in 2005 by Mark Appleton & Associates along with designer Mark Zeff. Location: The house is located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of the US city of Los Angeles. Hillary Swank has listed this gated mansion for sale at $9.49million. Accommodation: Hilary Swank's nest is a real large one as far as accommodation is concerned. According to the listing information, it has 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.

The home comes with a large dining area which can easily seat 16-20 guests. The top-floor master suite is very spacious with arched windows, a fireplace, a walk-in closet, an ocean-view balcony and a master bath lit with chandeliers. There is a separate office area and maid's quarters too. Features: The home is definitely 'swanky'! Though Spanish in style, French doors and hardwood floors pervade the property. On the lower level of the house there is a wet bar on the lounge, a modern, 7.1 surround sound theater and a private wine cellar with cigar room. The outdoor yard is spacious and arrives with a fire pit and circular seating. The barbecue area overlooks the large pool which has an attached spa. Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades is a residential area of choice for many celebrities - actors, actresses, directors, singers, producers and writers. Manhattan apartment Hilary Swank's 'home away from her Los Angeles' home is a modern apartment which has also been designed by Mark Zeff, the designer for her Pacific Palisades home. Though there are no estimates of the price, it is a sure fact that the house has undergone a lot of revamp and refurbishing.

Location: The apartment is located in the smallest and most densely populated borough of New York - Manhattan. Accommodation: The actress claimed that she is comforted by small spaces. It apparently nurtures her. So, the apartment has been kept small by such 'celebrity standards.' It has a master suite and a small kitchen. There are a couple of other rooms too. However, the bath is large and spacious and it holds a marbled shower and a bath-tub. Features: The house gives one the feel of living in the high treetops in the middle of a concrete jungle. The house has been built long clean lines and has been heavily accessorized. The living room has Pennsylvanian barn wood; there are trinkets from India and Africa; and there are the most stylish closets. Neighborhood: Manhattan is home and office to a large number of influential people in the world, including celebrities. Its affluence is shown by its per capita income of $100,000!

Hillary Swank Autos and Cars (3) Porsche 911 Carrera Unlike most actresses in Hollywood who prefer to be towed around town in chunky SUV's that can easily fit their posse and security personnel, Hillary Swank doesn’t mind getting behind the wheel herself. Swank, who owns a number of high end vehicles, can often be spotted driving around town in a masculine and sporty black Porsche 911 Carrera. The sports-spec 911 comes with a 350bhp 3.4-litre flat-6 engine that sprints from 0-62mph in just 4.6 seconds helping the starlet escape stalkers and paparazzi in some style. 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350 Coupe When she is not busy vrooming around in her hydrogen-fueled BMW, Hillary Swank likes to get behind the wheels of her stunning Mercedes Benz CLK350 Coupe. With a distinct business chic appearance, the CLK350 coupe is relatively slim and is thus easy to park in smaller spaces.

The vehicle is powered by 2a 68 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that comes mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission which is more than sufficient for the starlet to drive around town in. BMW Hydrogen 7 In 2008, Hilary Swank received a stunning BMW Hydrogen 7 as a part of the company’s Pioneer Program which sees the vehicle being used by leading names in business, politics and entertainment to prove that a hydrogen-run vehicle is safe and viable for everyday driving. The 7 Series sedan uses a conventional V-12 engine that can be powered by hydrogen as well as gasoline. A full tank of gas provides the vehicle with a 300 mile range while a full tank of liquid hydrogen gives the vehicle a driving range of 125 miles without any emissions. Hillary Swank Holiday Destinations(Getaways) (1) Hawaii Vacation Hilary Swank was photographed vacationing in the azure beaches of Hawaii in August 2008. The actress spent more than a week there with her boyfriend John Campisi.

Swank had a whale of a time tanning herself under the hot Hawaiian sun, splashing around in her hotel swimming pool and indulging in aquatic sports like scuba diving. Location: The island chain of Hawaii is located in the central Pacific Ocean and is an integral part of the United States of America. Accommodation: Locating a place of stay in Hawaii is a breeze since the island chain is home to hundreds of hotels which are a wholesome mix of budget and luxury accommodations designed to suit almost every traveler’s budget. The rich can opt for expensive 5 star hotels like “Halekulani”, “Aston Waikiki Beach Tower” and “Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk” which can get real pricey in the range of “$500” to “$750” for one night’s stay. Budget accommodations like the” Waikiki Sand Villa” and “Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki” come real cheap at a rate of“$100” per day. Main Attractions: Hawaii can leave a visitor completely spoilt for choice owing to its myriad tourist attractions. The beautiful sun kissed beaches of Waikiki is the one which records the highest number of tourist footfalls in a year.

It offers ample sunbathing opportunities in addition to the attraction of splashing in the crystal clear sea waters. Scores of beach side eateries offer great sea food and drinks at reasonable rates. Tourists can also try out various aquatic sports like scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkeling. The more adventurous can try to spot majestic marine mammals like whales and dolphins by venturing out into the Pacific Ocean. The island is home to a dazzling array of many rare species of plants and animals. Shares a kiss with her partner Show off her bikini body Hillary Swank on vactions in Hawaii No Image Avaialble boys dont cry News and Photos | Perez Hilton Filed under: Film Flickers • Awardz • Hilary Swank It's a battle for Best Actress! The nominations aren't even out yet, but insiders are speculating that Annette Bening and Hilary Swank will be duking it out for the THIRD time at the 2010 Academy Awards. Yes, these two have faced each other before - first, in 1999 when Hilary won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry against Annette Bening's role in American Beauty.

The two went head-to-head again in 2004 when Hilary won her second Oscar for Million Dollar Baby, winning over Annette in Being Julia. So far, Annette has received rave reviews in The Kids Are All Right and Mother and Child. Meanwhile, Hilary is getting Oscar buzz for her upcoming movie, Conviction, which means these two are very likely to meet each other again at next year's Oscars. Will Annette finally prevail and win against Hilary's reigning Queen of the Oscars?? Who do U want to see win the Oscar next year?? Hilary Swank Wins Best Actress: 2000 Oscars - YouTube Hilary Swank Wins Best Actress: 2000 Oscars Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 26, 2010 Roberto Benigni presents Hilary Swank the Oscar for Best Actress for Boys Don't Cry at the 72nd Academy Awards. Hosted by Billy Crystal.

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Question: Who won the Oscar for best actress for her role in the film Boys Don't Cry in 1999?
Answer: Hilary Swank